Background
Bittner, Carl S. was born on August 12, 1903 in Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States. Son of Otto Albert and Bertha (Leitz) Bittner.
Bittner, Carl S. was born on August 12, 1903 in Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States. Son of Otto Albert and Bertha (Leitz) Bittner.
Bachelor of Science, Michigan State University, 1926; Master of Science, Michigan State University, 1934; Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1956.
High school teacher, Lakeview School, Battle Creek, Michigan, 1926-1930; instructor, Pennsylvania State University, State College, 1930-1932; county agent, Ohio State University, Oak Harbor, 1934-1945; raw production supervisor, Standard Brands Inc., Napoleon, Ohio., 1945-1947; professor, Pennsylvania State University, 1947-1969; professor, University of Illinois, 1970-1972; retired, 1978. Visiting professor North Carolina State University, Raleigh, 1978.
Precinct chairman Republican Party, State College, 1975-1990. Fellow American Society for Horticulture Science. Member Mason, Kiwanis (president 1956), Alpha Gamma Rho.
Married Ruth E. Bower, August 11, 1928. Children: Carl S. Junior, Judith N., David Otto.